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CERHA HEMPEL Gerginov

Bulgaria

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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Boyko Gerginov
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

200 (2 in Sofia office)

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Russian

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Financial and corporate
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Firm overview

CERHA HEMPEL's motivated and multilingual Sofia team provides a full range of legal services, including in relation to mergers & acquisitions, corporate, real estate and construction, banking and finance, competition, and employment law. Bulgaria's economy and regulatory framework has developed rapidly since the country joined the European Union in 2007. Our team has helped clients successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges in this growing market. With its sound financial sector and a long-term positive outlook, Bulgaria offers investors attractive prospects in an emerging market within the EU.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking & Finance 
  • Capital Markets 
  • Contract Law 
  • Corporate Law 
  • Distribution, Antitrust, Competition 
  • Employment Law 
  • Insolvency & Restructuring 
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Public Commercial & European Law 
  • Public Procurement Law 
  • Real Estate & Construction 
  • Renewable Energy 
  • Trade Law
Sector expertise
  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Food and beverage
  • Transport
  • Natural resources
  • Real Estate
  • Tourism
  • Financial services
  • Tech and telecoms
Other offices

Austria

Parkring 2

A-1010 Vienna

T: +43 1 514 35 0

F: +43 1 514 35 35

E: office@cerhahempel.com

Czech Republic

Týn 639/1

110 00 Praha 1 – Staré Město

Czech Republic

T: +420  221 111 711

F: +420 221 111 725

E: office@cerhahempel.cz
Hungary

Fő utca 14-18

H-1011 Budapest

T: +36 1 457 80 40

F: +36 1 457 8041

E: office@cerhahempel.hu
Romania

1-3 Magheru Blvd., Magheru One Building, 7th floor
RO-010321 Bucharest

Tel: +40 31 102 7961

E: office@cerhahempel.ro

Slovak Republic

Zochova 6-8

SK-811 03 Bratislava

T: +421 2 2064 8580

F: +421 2 5441 0186

E: office@cerhahempel.sk

Address:
25, Peter Parchevich str.
1000 Sofia
Tel:+359 2 401 0999 Fax:+359 2 401 0990 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.cerhahempel.com

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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
CERHA HEMPEL Gerginov maintains an active financial and corporate practice in Bulgaria, advising domestic and international clients across banking and finance, corporate transactions and M&A. The team supports businesses and investors on acquisitions, corporate structuring, commercial arrangements and other transactional matters, including mandates with cross-border elements.

The firm also advises on project development matters, supporting investors and businesses on the corporate, financing and commercial aspects of projects in Bulgaria. Its client portfolio reflects experience advising major international companies across technology, industrial and consumer-facing sectors.

Clients include Carl Zeiss, Samsung, DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Pierer, reflecting the firm's international corporate client base and experience supporting multinational businesses operating and investing in Bulgaria.

Key clients

Carl Zeiss; Samsung; DXC Technology; Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Pierer.

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